Education 

BS, Athletic Training, Eastern Washington University, 1999.
MS, Human Movement and Performance, Western Washington University, 2001.
PhD, Biomechanics, University of Oregon, 2006.

Research Interests  

Currently, I am pursuing two lines of research. The first is related to the effects of injury and intervention on joint neuromuscular control. The second relates to the use of explosive movements in training for performance enhancement.

Profile  

I have taught at WWU since 2008. Prior to that, I held the following positions: - Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO - Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR - Head Athletic Trainer/Athletic Training Education Program Director, Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS

Courses Taught  

KIN 301 Survey of Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Health
KIN 307 Statistics in Exercise Science
KIN 304 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
KIN 308 Human Growth and Motor Development
KIN 416 Strength and Conditioning Program Design
KIN 597 Advanced Conditioning Principles and Practices